The Week: Pope Francis’s Death, and His Successor’s Challenges
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Thousands of Pope Francis mourners wait in line to pay respects as Vatican stays open all night
So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to…
3 ways Pope Francis helped the global climate movement
The death of Pope Francis has been announced by the Vatican. I first met the late Pope Francis at the Vatican after a conference called Saving Our Common Home and the Future of Life on…
‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched
The death of Pope Francis on April 21 resulted in an increase of people watching the 2024 film “Conclave” from home. The movie is available on various PVOD platforms and is currently…
Typhoon Haiyan to ‘Praised Be’: Here’s Pope Francis’ key moments in tackling climate change
Few moments in Pope Francis’ papacy better exemplify his understanding of climate change and the need to address it than the rain-soaked Mass he celebrated in Tacloban, Philippines, in…
Vatican announces funeral and public viewing dates for Pope Francis
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first…
Pope Francis’ Funeral Set for Saturday as Global Media Outlets Descend Upon Rome
Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday and will take place outdoors in front of St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. Meanwhile, global media outlets have started…
One of Pope Francis’ last prayer intentions urged people to ‘look less at screens’
Weeks ahead of his death, Pope Francis dedicated this month’s prayer intention to new technologies and the hope that it can serve “every person, especially the weakest.” “How I would like…
What happens after a pope dies? These are rituals that will follow the death of Pope Francis
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification of death and…
Whoopi Goldberg, JD Vance and More Pay Tribute to Pope Francis: He Remembered ‘That Christ’s Love Enveloped Believer and Non-Believer’
Whoopi Goldberg, JD Vance and more have paid tribute to Pope Francis after the Catholic Church leader died on Monday at the age of 88. Vatican officials confirmed the Pope’s death, with…
Pope Francis’ Critical Condition Sees Global Media Outlets Preparing to Descend Upon Rome
Global media outlets, including CNN, CBS and NBC, are getting ready to descend upon Rome and Vatican City following reports that Pope Francis is in critical condition. Logistical aspects…
‘Conclave’ Cast Reacts to Pope Francis Being in Critical Condition: ‘I Really Wish Him Well’
As Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, the events of “Conclave” have never felt more timely. The cast of the movie, who took home the top honor of best…
Pope Francis In Critical Condition after Respiratory Crisis and Has Received Blood Transfusions, Vatican Says
Pope Francis was in serious condition on Saturday following a respiratory emergency that required oxygen therapy, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized…
Pope Francis names first woman to run Vatican office
Faith is an integral part of millions of Americans’ daily lives. “One Nation Under God” is committed to reflecting America’s voices, values and communities by covering stories of faith and…
Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
Pope Francis has called for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In his traditional Christmas Day address, the Pope…
Pope Francis speaks of 'cruelty' in Gaza
Pope Francis reflected on the devastating consequences of the Gaza war in an address at the Vatican on Saturday, expressing deep sorrow over the bombing of children in the Gaza Strip the…
Biden expected to see pope on last overseas trip of presidency: report
What's New President Joe Biden is expected to see Pope Francis on what is likely to be the last overseas trip of his presidency, three unnamed sources familiar with the matter told The…
Pope assassination plot foiled by UK intelligence
A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during a trip to Iraq was stopped following a tip-off from British intelligence, according to his upcoming autobiography. The Pope writes that, after…
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine with Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis met Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Vatican on Wednesday and discussed with him the war in Ukraine, focusing on the humanitarian situation and…
Pope to visit Corsica but skip Notre-Dame's grand reopening in Paris
Pope Francis is set to visit the French island of Corsica next month to participate in a congress on religiosity in the Mediterranean region and celebrate Mass, the Vatican announced on…
Pope to Israel: UN peacekeepers in Lebanon must be respected
Pope Francis has issued an urgent appeal for the United Nations Interim Forces in Southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission to be respected, after several UN soldiers were wounded by gunfire or…
Pope expels 10 men from scandal-plagued movement in Peru for abuses
Pope Francis expelled 10 members from a scandal-plagued movement based in Peru following allegations of physical abuse and other mistreatment. The 10 men from the Sodalitium Christianae…
Pope cancels his audiences due to slight illness days before a new trip
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis cancelled his audiences Monday because of a “slight flu-like state” just days before he is to embark on a trip to Belgium and Luxembourg, the Vatican said. The…
Pope says sex abuse is ‘demonic’ as he weighs in on new scandal in French church
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis called sexual abuse “demonic” on Friday as he weighed in on the latest sex assault revelations against a legendary French priest, Abbe Pierre,…